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Severe Weather

Hurricane prep checklist

Hurricane Apps -- Download an application to your smartphone that can notify people where you are, and if you need help or are safe. The Red Cross has a Hurricane App available in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. A First Aid app is also available.

Board Up -- Use hurricane shutters or board up windows and doors with 5/8-inch plywood.

Bring The Outside In -- Bring outside items like patio furniture in if they could be picked up by the wind.

Garage Doors -- Reinforce your garage doors by installing horizontal bracing onto each door panel, heavier door hinges and stronger center and end supports either with a retrofit kit from a home improvement store or through individual parts.

Refrigerator Prep -- Turn the refrigerator to its coldest setting in case power goes off. Use a cooler to keep from opening the doors on the freezer or refrigerator.